It must therefore be a very mistaken Notion of Religion, to imagine that any can be a very good Christian, that is not a very good Man. For Religion is not designed only for the Happiness of particular Souls in another Life,
It must Therefore be a very mistaken Notion of Religion, to imagine that any can be a very good Christian, that is not a very good Man. For Religion is not designed only for the Happiness of particular Souls in Another Life,
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And 'tis further added, or pleadeth for Truth; or, as some render the Words, Judgeth truely. That is, Private Persons, are careless and indifferent as to all such Matters;
And it's further added, or pleads for Truth; or, as Some render the Words, Judgeth truly. That is, Private Persons, Are careless and indifferent as to all such Matters;
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FOR the Proof, That this is a Duty in Private Persons, we need but Consider how it is here complained of in the Jews, as one of those Iniquities which separated between God and them,
FOR the Proof, That this is a Duty in Private Persons, we need but Consider how it is Here complained of in the jews, as one of those Iniquities which separated between God and them,
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and other Abominations, that few or none had the Zeal and Courage, the Honesty and Integrity, to excite and assist the Magistrate in the Administration of Justice, whereby the Honour of God might be asserted,
and other Abominations, that few or none had the Zeal and Courage, the Honesty and Integrity, to excite and assist the Magistrate in the Administration of justice, whereby the Honour of God might be asserted,
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Now when the Laws of God, and the Land, have provided for the Punishment of such Offences as manifestly tend to the Ruine of the Society, whereof I am a Member, it must needs be my Duty, by the Law of Nature, to do what I can to prevent it.
Now when the Laws of God, and the Land, have provided for the Punishment of such Offences as manifestly tend to the Ruin of the Society, whereof I am a Member, it must needs be my Duty, by the Law of Nature, to do what I can to prevent it.
and the Transgressors of such Laws be not punished, the Laws themselves are insignificant, and the publick Mischiefs, they were designed to prevent, cannot be kept off, for want of Execution.
and the Transgressors of such Laws be not punished, the Laws themselves Are insignificant, and the public Mischiefs, they were designed to prevent, cannot be kept off, for want of Execution.
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and where a Reparation can no otherwise be made, but by the Suffering of the Offender, which in Matters of Property may be done by the Payment of so much Money.
and where a Reparation can not otherwise be made, but by the Suffering of the Offender, which in Matters of Property may be done by the Payment of so much Money.
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AND how can an honest Magistrate, for want of Legal Conviction, punish the Guilty, if he never so much desire it? Let him be never so well qualified for his Office,
AND how can an honest Magistrate, for want of Legal Conviction, Punish the Guilty, if he never so much desire it? Let him be never so well qualified for his Office,
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and give him an Account by whom they are broken, and bear Witness in order to Legal Conviction, what can he do as a Terror to evil Doers? It will signifie little to have never so many good Laws, or good Magistrates:
and give him an Account by whom they Are broken, and bear Witness in order to Legal Conviction, what can he do as a Terror to evil Doers? It will signify little to have never so many good Laws, or good Magistrates:
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And how can they be put in Execution by the Magistrate, if there be none to acquaint him by whom they are transgress'd, i. e. if none will call for Justice? In many cases, where the Number, Interest,
And how can they be put in Execution by the Magistrate, if there be none to acquaint him by whom they Are transgressed, i. e. if none will call for justice? In many cases, where the Number, Interest,
And if any of you be hereafter call'd to serve your Country in a publick Station, what you do now in a private Capacity will enable you to do more Good hereafter in a publick one.
And if any of you be hereafter called to serve your Country in a public Station, what you do now in a private Capacity will enable you to do more Good hereafter in a public one.
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If the Laws, that threaten only Correction, Imprisonment, or a Fine, be neglected and despised; such as threaten Death, will in time have little Power:
If the Laws, that threaten only Correction, Imprisonment, or a Fine, be neglected and despised; such as threaten Death, will in time have little Power:
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For he that will Swear and Curse, and be Drunk, and commit Adultery, and matters not the Hazard of his Health and Life, by a Course of Debauchery, will in a little time be hardened,
For he that will Swear and Curse, and be Drunk, and commit Adultery, and matters not the Hazard of his Health and Life, by a Course of Debauchery, will in a little time be hardened,
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'Tis therefore the Interest of any Government, to have ill Manners corrected, as a proper Means to prevent greater Crimes, where the Punishment is Capital.
It's Therefore the Interest of any Government, to have ill Manners corrected, as a proper Means to prevent greater Crimes, where the Punishment is Capital.
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IT ought likewise to be considered, that there is the same Contempt of Authority, if not greater, in transgressing those Laws, to which lesser Punishments are annexed,
IT ought likewise to be considered, that there is the same Contempt of authority, if not greater, in transgressing those Laws, to which lesser Punishments Are annexed,
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For the Voluntary allowed Neglect or Breach of any part of the Law, renders us guilty of the Violation of the whole, which was enacted by the same Authority.
For the Voluntary allowed Neglect or Breach of any part of the Law, renders us guilty of the Violation of the Whole, which was enacted by the same authority.
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BUT whether the Crimes be greater or smaller, the Ends of Punishment are such as cannot be attain'd, without the Assistance of private Persons, that the Laws made for the common Good be put in Execution.
BUT whither the Crimes be greater or smaller, the Ends of Punishment Are such as cannot be attained, without the Assistance of private Persons, that the Laws made for the Common Good be put in Execution.
and their present Sufferings help to save them from Eternal ones? There have doubtless been many, who have sinned themselves within a Step of Hell, who have run into the vilest Debaucheries,
and their present Sufferings help to save them from Eternal ones? There have doubtless been many, who have sinned themselves within a Step of Hell, who have run into the Vilest Debaucheries,
when 'tis not long that he hath been taken in the snare of the Devil, there is the more hope that such a one may be brought to consider himself, by such lesser Punishment, and so reform.
when it's not long that he hath been taken in the snare of the devil, there is the more hope that such a one may be brought to Consider himself, by such lesser Punishment, and so reform.
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the Impunity of Criminals upon this account must needs be a great Mischief, as likely to spread the Infection through the whole Neighbourhood, Street, and City:
the Impunity of Criminals upon this account must needs be a great Mischief, as likely to spread the Infection through the Whole Neighbourhood, Street, and city:
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The decision of Right and Wrong, the distribution of Rewards and Punishments, appertains to him. Vengeance, as taken for the inflicting of Punishment, is his undoubted Prerogative, his unalienable Right:
The decision of Right and Wrong, the distribution of Rewards and Punishments, appertains to him. Vengeance, as taken for the inflicting of Punishment, is his undoubted Prerogative, his unalienable Right:
and shall we silently suffer it to be profaned? And his Kingdom come, and shall we do nothing that it may take place? And his Will be done on Earth, as in Heaven;
and shall we silently suffer it to be profaned? And his Kingdom come, and shall we do nothing that it may take place? And his Will be done on Earth, as in Heaven;
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and of our Blessed Redeemer, are more immediately concerned? If a notorious Cheat or Thief be discovered and taken, what general Rejoycing is there in the City!
and of our Blessed Redeemer, Are more immediately concerned? If a notorious Cheat or Thief be discovered and taken, what general Rejoicing is there in the city!
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or have been so? Doubtless, in Criminal Cases, there is more reason to assist, and more reason to rejoyce, as these Offenders are the Pests of Humane Society;
or have been so? Doubtless, in Criminal Cases, there is more reason to assist, and more reason to rejoice, as these Offenders Are the Pests of Humane Society;
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or a Bank Note, so very considerable, that every one is ready to assist to have such a Fellow punished? And is there not more reason in the other Case? Is the value of Ten or Twenty Pounds more to be regarded,
or a Bank Note, so very considerable, that every one is ready to assist to have such a Fellow punished? And is there not more reason in the other Case? Is the valve of Ten or Twenty Pounds more to be regarded,
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than the Vertue, Honour, Safety, Health, Life, and Soul, of your Relations and Neighbours, which may be corrupted and destroyed by unpunished Vice, and Examples of Debauchery?
than the Virtue, Honour, Safety, Health, Life, and Soul, of your Relations and Neighbours, which may be corrupted and destroyed by unpunished Vice, and Examples of Debauchery?
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In which Case we likewise share in all the ill Consequences of their Iniquity, in all the Mischiefs that follow upon the City and Nation, by such Impunity.
In which Case we likewise share in all the ill Consequences of their Iniquity, in all the Mischiefs that follow upon the city and nation, by such Impunity.
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You disarm Innocency, that Justice would protect; You banish Peace, which by Justice is maintained; You are Traytors to the King and his Throne, which by Justice is established;
You disarm Innocency, that justice would Pact; You banish Peace, which by justice is maintained; You Are Traitors to the King and his Throne, which by justice is established;
And 'tis observable, that when our Saviour was charged as a Confederate with Satan in working Miracles, he tells us, (and it is repeated by three Evangelists) that he was so far from that, that he looked upon that Man for his Enemy, who would not serve him in opposition to the Devils Kingdom and Interest.
And it's observable, that when our Saviour was charged as a Confederate with Satan in working Miracles, he tells us, (and it is repeated by three Evangelists) that he was so Far from that, that he looked upon that Man for his Enemy, who would not serve him in opposition to the Devils Kingdom and Interest.
He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad, Matth. 12.30. Christ hath his Kingdom to carry on in the World, and Satan hath his:
He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, Scattereth abroad, Matthew 12.30. christ hath his Kingdom to carry on in the World, and Satan hath his:
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You must either be for advancing the Kingdom of Christ against the Devil, or you joyn in Confederacy with the Devil against the Son of God and his Kingdom.
You must either be for advancing the Kingdom of christ against the devil, or you join in Confederacy with the devil against the Son of God and his Kingdom.
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I remember what Jehu said in another case, but not very different, (when he was to Execute Judgment, by Gods command, on the whole House of Ahab,) Who is on my side? cryed Jehu, Who is on my side? I may put the like Question this day,
I Remember what Jehu said in Another case, but not very different, (when he was to Execute Judgement, by God's command, on the Whole House of Ahab,) Who is on my side? cried Jehu, Who is on my side? I may put the like Question this day,
For Reformation? Or for Profaneness? For suppressing Vice, or for letting it alone? That is, Will you be for Christ, or for the Devil? You must be Treacherous to your Lord,
For Reformation? Or for Profaneness? For suppressing Vice, or for letting it alone? That is, Will you be for christ, or for the devil? You must be Treacherous to your Lord,
AND among all sorts of Christians, that have written against Persecution, and about the Power of the Magistrate as to Matters of Religion, we find that the greatest Sticklers for the most unlimited Toleration, as to different Sentiments about Matters of Faith, and Worship;
AND among all sorts of Christians, that have written against Persecution, and about the Power of the Magistrate as to Matters of Religion, we find that the greatest Sticklers for the most unlimited Toleration, as to different Sentiments about Matters of Faith, and Worship;
So that no Man can complain of Persecution for his Opinions, when he is punished for such gross Immoralities against the Laws of God and the Land. No Christians, no Protestants, who differ in lesser Matters as to Faith and Worship, will plead for the Allowance of such Corruption of Manners,
So that no Man can complain of Persecution for his Opinions, when he is punished for such gross Immoralities against the Laws of God and the Land. No Christians, no Protestants, who differ in lesser Matters as to Faith and Worship, will plead for the Allowance of such Corruption of Manners,
I answer, that granting some good Men may have given Directions about the Observation of the Lord's Day, that cannot be warranted from the Word of God,
I answer, that granting Some good Men may have given Directions about the Observation of the Lord's Day, that cannot be warranted from the Word of God,
as reducing it too much to a wearisome bodily Exercise, yet have we enough to confirm our Opinion and Practice as to the Lord's Day, by considering the first Original and Institution of the Sabbath,
as reducing it too much to a wearisome bodily Exercise, yet have we enough to confirm our Opinion and Practice as to the Lord's Day, by considering the First Original and Institution of the Sabbath,
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and the Matter of the Fourth Commandment; (And when all the other Nine are granted to be of universal and perpetual Obligation, 'tis hard to conceive, that one of the ten should concern only the Jews; ) And considering the Practice of the Christian Church in all Ages,
and the Matter of the Fourth Commandment; (And when all the other Nine Are granted to be of universal and perpetual Obligation, it's hard to conceive, that one of the ten should concern only the jews;) And considering the Practice of the Christian Church in all Ages,
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because every Lord's Day, and oft'ner, you beg of God, to incline your Hearts to keep the Fourth Commandment, and that the Fourth, as well as the other Nine, may be written upon your Hearts, and obeyed in your Lives.
Because every Lord's Day, and oftener, you beg of God, to incline your Hearts to keep the Fourth Commandment, and that the Fourth, as well as the other Nine, may be written upon your Hearts, and obeyed in your Lives.
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DO but Consider how much the Peace and Safety of your Families, the Trade, the Riches and Prosperity of the City, (which consists of particular Families,) is owing to good Laws,
DO but Consider how much the Peace and Safety of your Families, the Trade, the Riches and Prosperity of the city, (which consists of particular Families,) is owing to good Laws,
and the Means of Prosecution chargeable, There is very much reason to think, that 'tis not Conscience, so much as the Dread of Temporal Punishment, that makes you safe in your Houses,
and the Means of Prosecution chargeable, There is very much reason to think, that it's not Conscience, so much as the Dread of Temporal Punishment, that makes you safe in your Houses,
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AS to the Suppression of Profaneness and Debauchery, let Parents and Masters consider it, that 'tis more than possible, that some of those Offenders, (who might be reclaimed by seasonable Correction,
AS to the Suppression of Profaneness and Debauchery, let Parents and Masters Consider it, that it's more than possible, that Some of those Offenders, (who might be reclaimed by seasonable Correction,
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but for want of it go on, and are hardened in Sin;) may be related hereafter to some of your Families, by the Marriage of a Son or Daughter, or other Relation:
but for want of it go on, and Are hardened in since;) may be related hereafter to Some of your Families, by the Marriage of a Son or Daughter, or other Relation:
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And so you and yours may smart by the ill Effects of that Wickedness, which Faithfulness and Zeal in your present Undertaking might restrain and prevent.
And so you and yours may smart by the ill Effects of that Wickedness, which Faithfulness and Zeal in your present Undertaking might restrain and prevent.
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NEED I mind you of the Routs and Riots, the Quarrels, and Contentions, and Murthers, occasioned by Drunkeness; of the Poverty and Ruine of a Multitude of Families, by that, and other expensive Vices:
NEED I mind you of the Routs and Riots, the Quarrels, and Contentions, and Murders, occasioned by drunkenness; of the Poverty and Ruin of a Multitude of Families, by that, and other expensive Vices:
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as to Health, and Life, and Honour, and Estate, which is the Fruit of Lewdness and Uncleanness? Are you not sensible of the Advantage to your Families, by Purity,
as to Health, and Life, and Honour, and Estate, which is the Fruit of lewdness and Uncleanness? are you not sensible of the Advantage to your Families, by Purity,
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and Chastity, and keeping the Marriage Bed undefiled? and that by Drunkenness and Uncleanness Men are prepared for any other Villany they may be tempted to commit?
and Chastity, and keeping the Marriage Bed undefiled? and that by drunkenness and Uncleanness Men Are prepared for any other Villainy they may be tempted to commit?
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as a Witness or Juryman, who daily takes the Name of God in vain in his ordinary Discourse? To this is owing very much the dreadful Guilt of Perjury and Subornation, that is more complained of in this Age,
as a Witness or Juryman, who daily Takes the Name of God in vain in his ordinary Discourse? To this is owing very much the dreadful Gilded of Perjury and Subornation, that is more complained of in this Age,
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AS to the Business of Trade, let me reason with you, Would you not sooner trust a sober honest Man, that hath but half the Estate of a lewd Debauchee? As knowing, in a little while the latter may be brought to a Morsel of Bread;
AS to the Business of Trade, let me reason with you, Would you not sooner trust a Sobrium honest Man, that hath but half the Estate of a lewd Debauchee? As knowing, in a little while the latter may be brought to a Morsel of Bred;
and that many have been so, who once fared deliciously every Day; but by their Vices have squandred away great Estates, and been reduced to that Poverty,
and that many have been so, who once fared deliciously every Day; but by their Vices have squandered away great Estates, and been reduced to that Poverty,
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but knew not how to get Bread. (I say, paying their Debts, if they had a Mind to it, because usually they that will not pay their just Debts when able, afterwards would do it,
but knew not how to get Bred. (I say, paying their Debts, if they had a Mind to it, Because usually they that will not pay their just Debts when able, afterwards would do it,
or the publick Good. (As many that had Abby Lands, were against Popery:) But God often uses Vice against Vice, otherwise Kingdoms and Churches must suffer more, or be saved by Miracle.
or the public Good. (As many that had Abbatiae Lands, were against Popery:) But God often uses Vice against Vice, otherwise Kingdoms and Churches must suffer more, or be saved by Miracle.
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BUT after all that I have said, there is no Duty so plain, (tho' Interest be connected with it,) against which something will not be said, to discourage and hinder the Practice, I therefore come to answer an Objection or two, by which your Hands may be weakened,
BUT After all that I have said, there is no Duty so plain, (though Interest be connected with it,) against which something will not be said, to discourage and hinder the Practice, I Therefore come to answer an Objection or two, by which your Hands may be weakened,
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There is a certain Obloquy and Reproach inseparable from such Work, and by the Generality of the World fastened upon all that will meddle in it, who will not live quietly by their Neighbours,
There is a certain Obloquy and Reproach inseparable from such Work, and by the Generality of the World fastened upon all that will meddle in it, who will not live quietly by their Neighbours,
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YOU have been told, how some of the Princes themselves, of the first Rank and Dignity amongst the Jews, did not think it beneath them, to inform against those who transgressed the Law of God,
YOU have been told, how Some of the Princes themselves, of the First Rank and Dignity among the jews, did not think it beneath them, to inform against those who transgressed the Law of God,
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tho' some of their own Rank and Quality were of that Number. Ezra ix. There have been many wise Law-givers, who have propounded and promised Rewards, to Encourage Men to give true and faithful Information against Criminals:
though Some of their own Rank and Quality were of that Number. Ezra ix. There have been many wise Lawgivers, who have propounded and promised Rewards, to Encourage Men to give true and faithful Information against Criminals:
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when you own your selves Christians, and I have minded you of your Baptism: You will not think it a Reproach to be true to that. You know the Example and Precepts of Christ, of doing good to the Evil,
when you own your selves Christians, and I have minded you of your Baptism: You will not think it a Reproach to be true to that. You know the Exampl and Precepts of christ, of doing good to the Evil,
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and they that play the Hypocrite, shall be found out, and Lightly esteemed. Thanks be to God, you have many Excellent Persons of all Persuasions to unite with.
and they that play the Hypocrite, shall be found out, and Lightly esteemed. Thanks be to God, you have many Excellent Persons of all Persuasions to unite with.
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But you need not fear your Reputation: For God hath said it, Isa. 54.17. Every Tongue that shall rise in Judgment against thee, thou shalt condemn, and this is the Heritage of the Servants of the Lord.
But you need not Fear your Reputation: For God hath said it, Isaiah 54.17. Every Tongue that shall rise in Judgement against thee, thou shalt condemn, and this is the Heritage of the Servants of the Lord.
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Can it be a Dishonour, to appear for the Blessed God, and your Redeemer, when the very Persons you would restrain and punish, (very few excepted,) inwardly condemn Themselves,
Can it be a Dishonour, to appear for the Blessed God, and your Redeemer, when the very Persons you would restrain and Punish, (very few excepted,) inwardly condemn Themselves,
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if they consider the Nature and Use of the Grand Juries in England, which are chosen out of the best Families, Men of the best Sence, of the best Estates,
if they Consider the Nature and Use of the Grand Juries in England, which Are chosen out of the best Families, Men of the best Sense, of the best Estates,
I would fain have it seriously Considered, whether there be any thing that you unite for, that is in it self Dishonourable: And if there be not, your inward Peace, by the Testimony of a good Conscience, that you endeavour to honour and obey GOD, will over-balance the Censures of Men.
I would fain have it seriously Considered, whither there be any thing that you unite for, that is in it self Dishonourable: And if there be not, your inward Peace, by the Testimony of a good Conscience, that you endeavour to honour and obey GOD, will overbalance the Censures of Men.
If you can help to reform, and so save a sinful and polluted City and Nation from Ruine, (and your Example has already begun to influence other Nations,
If you can help to reform, and so save a sinful and polluted city and nation from Ruin, (and your Exampl has already begun to influence other nations,
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but Everlasting Shame. What little things, to a Man of Conscience, should be a few hard Words, reproachful Epithets, ill Names, dirty Language, to your Face,
but Everlasting Shame. What little things, to a Man of Conscience, should be a few hard Words, reproachful Epithets, ill Names, dirty Language, to your Face,
or behind your Back? If you cannot bear this for doing well, may not Christ be ashamed of you before his Father and his holy Angels? The Proud have had me greatly in Derision, says the Psalmist, yet I have not declined from thy Law.
or behind your Back? If you cannot bear this for doing well, may not christ be ashamed of you before his Father and his holy Angels? The Proud have had me greatly in Derision, Says the Psalmist, yet I have not declined from thy Law.
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If Men revile you, and speak all manner of Evil against you, for Christ's sake, for Obedience to him, for advancing his Interest, and seeking his Honour;
If Men revile you, and speak all manner of Evil against you, for Christ's sake, for obedience to him, for advancing his Interest, and seeking his Honour;
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when guilty? Were any of you a Magistrate? (and many of you may live to be so) Would you not desire the Concurrence, the Countenance and Assistance of your Neighbours and Fellow-Citizens, in the Execution of your Office? Whatever you would reasonably desire and approve from Others in that case, you are now to render to them.
when guilty? Were any of you a Magistrate? (and many of you may live to be so) Would you not desire the Concurrence, the Countenance and Assistance of your Neighbours and Fellow-Citizens, in the Execution of your Office? Whatever you would reasonably desire and approve from Others in that case, you Are now to render to them.
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And that the Saints cannot Sin, nor Believers do themselves any harm by Sin: And being assured of escaping Eternal Punishment, they ought to be saved from Temporal.
And that the Saints cannot since, nor Believers do themselves any harm by since: And being assured of escaping Eternal Punishment, they ought to be saved from Temporal.
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This would be the greatest Reproach, on the Profession of Religion that can be. AND withal take heed, not to prosecute any Man that is Faulty in this Matter,
This would be the greatest Reproach, on the Profession of Religion that can be. AND withal take heed, not to prosecute any Man that is Faulty in this Matter,
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as being from a wrong Principle, nor is it likely to reclaim the Offender. NEITHER must you neglect Justice, because the Offender is your Friend, or Acquaintance.
as being from a wrong Principle, nor is it likely to reclaim the Offender. NEITHER must you neglect justice, Because the Offender is your Friend, or Acquaintance.
You will find Cases enough, where is no such Confidence arising from Conversation, and no danger of such a Charge of Treachery to be objected against your Proceedings.
You will find Cases enough, where is no such Confidence arising from Conversation, and no danger of such a Charge of Treachery to be objected against your Proceedings.
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and their Inclinations naught, and then Accuse them for Complying with the Temptation which you offered, it may be with Artifice and Cunning, and the promise of Secrecy.
and their Inclinations nought, and then Accuse them for Complying with the Temptation which you offered, it may be with Artifice and Cunning, and the promise of Secrecy.
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And sometimes the best Rebuke that can be given some great Men and Superiours, is to let them see what is the just and deserved Punishment of their own Faults, by the Punishment of Inferiours,
And sometime the best Rebuke that can be given Some great Men and Superiors, is to let them see what is the just and deserved Punishment of their own Faults, by the Punishment of Inferiors,
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SHALL I set before you the Publick Interest of the Kingdom? Or the Kindness to the particular Persons who offend? Or the Honour of our Nation and City? Or the just Expectations of GOD and all the World,
SHALL I Set before you the Public Interest of the Kingdom? Or the Kindness to the particular Persons who offend? Or the Honour of our nation and city? Or the just Expectations of GOD and all the World,
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after this Publick Peace? Or the Consideration of the Union of so many Worthy Members of the National Church with Protestant Dissenters in this Undertaking? There are many things may be urged under all these Heads, suitable to our present purpose:
After this Public Peace? Or the Consideration of the union of so many Worthy Members of the National Church with Protestant Dissenters in this Undertaking? There Are many things may be urged under all these Heads, suitable to our present purpose:
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Gouts, and Palsies, and Consumptions, and other Diseases of the Body, are not more certainly destructive to the Health and Life of a particular Person,
Gouts, and Palsies, and Consumptions, and other Diseases of the Body, Are not more Certainly destructive to the Health and Life of a particular Person,
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If you can find a Man that executeth Judgment, and seeketh Truth, I will pardon Jerusalem, saith God by one Prophet, Jer. 5.5. I sought for a Man, and found none to stand in the Gap, therefore I poured out mine Indignation upon them, saith another, Ezek. 22. Though at the same time there was a Remnant, it may be, of Seven Thousand unknown Persons, that did secretly fear and worship God in their Hearts:
If you can find a Man that Executeth Judgement, and seeks Truth, I will pardon Jerusalem, Says God by one Prophet, Jer. 5.5. I sought for a Man, and found none to stand in the Gap, Therefore I poured out mine Indignation upon them, Says Another, Ezekiel 22. Though At the same time there was a Remnant, it may be, of Seven Thousand unknown Persons, that did secretly Fear and worship God in their Hearts:
But they did not preserve the Nation from Captivity, and the City from Destruction, as a Few, openly and resolutely owning God and Religion, would have done.
But they did not preserve the nation from Captivity, and the city from Destruction, as a Few, openly and resolutely owning God and Religion, would have done.
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from deforming the Beauty, darkning the Glory, debasing the Purity, weakning the Strength, disturbing the Peace, undermining the Life and Happiness of their own Souls.
from deforming the Beauty, darkening the Glory, debasing the Purity, weakening the Strength, disturbing the Peace, undermining the Life and Happiness of their own Souls.
and from the Wrath of God for ever? Is it not kindness, to save them from languishing, painful Sickness? from Feavers and Dropsies, from Gouts and Cholicks, Consumptions,
and from the Wrath of God for ever? Is it not kindness, to save them from languishing, painful Sickness? from Fevers and Dropsies, from Gouts and Colics, Consumptions,
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and worse Distempers, that are the Consequents of their particular Vices, and of a disorderly Life? and withal to save them from an untimely Death by the Sword of Justice?
and Worse Distempers, that Are the Consequents of their particular Vices, and of a disorderly Life? and withal to save them from an untimely Death by the Sword of justice?
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'TIS impossible to tell from what Mischiefs you preserve a Man, who is reclaimed but from that one Vice of Drunkenness: For who knows what Mischiefs and Destruction he may run into, by running into that Excess;
IT'S impossible to tell from what Mischiefs you preserve a Man, who is reclaimed but from that one Vice of drunkenness: For who knows what Mischiefs and Destruction he may run into, by running into that Excess;
when once the Wine has filled him with more Spirits than he is able to govern? To be sure, you save them from a great deal of Anguish and Trouble of Conscience:
when once the Wine has filled him with more Spirits than he is able to govern? To be sure, you save them from a great deal of Anguish and Trouble of Conscience:
They must lay aside Consideration and serious Thoughts, forsake the Publick Assemblies for Divine Worship, neglect the Reading of the Bible, avoid the serious Company of those that would reprove them;
They must lay aside Consideration and serious Thoughts, forsake the Public Assemblies for Divine Worship, neglect the Reading of the bible, avoid the serious Company of those that would reprove them;
and if they be sick, or like to die, how ready are they to Despair: Unless they leave the World like stupified Brutes, they are usually in most dreadful Agonies.
and if they be sick, or like to die, how ready Are they to Despair: Unless they leave the World like Stupified Brutus's, they Are usually in most dreadful Agonies.
an ill Name, an empty Purse, a decayed Fortune, a diseased Body, an accusing Conscience, &c. And all these by such Sins as you would restrain, punish, and prevent.
an ill Name, an empty Purse, a decayed Fortune, a diseased Body, an accusing Conscience, etc. And all these by such Sins as you would restrain, Punish, and prevent.
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and run the Hazard at least of being Undone in this World, that they may be Damned in the next? III. IS not the Honour of the City, and of the Nation, concerned in this? To revive those Vertues which were anciently the Glory of England, and to check and reform those Disorders which the Licentiousness of the latter Reigns has introduced? Is Reverence for the Blessed God, his Name, his Word, his Day, his Institutions;
and run the Hazard At least of being Undone in this World, that they may be Damned in the next? III. IS not the Honour of the city, and of the nation, concerned in this? To revive those Virtues which were anciently the Glory of England, and to check and reform those Disorders which the Licentiousness of the latter Reigns has introduced? Is reverence for the Blessed God, his Name, his Word, his Day, his Institutions;
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than heretofore? Were these things only fit to be admired in former Times, without being practised in ours? 'Tis certainly for the Honour of London, (which is one of the most considerable Cities in the World on other Accounts,) that base Assassinations, Murders,
than heretofore? Were these things only fit to be admired in former Times, without being practised in ours? It's Certainly for the Honour of London, (which is one of the most considerable Cities in the World on other Accounts,) that base Assassinations, Murders,
and Robberies, are not so common every Day and Night, here, as in many Cities of Spain and Italy: That a Man may walk safely, upon a lawful Occasion, at any time of the Night, from one end of the City to the other, without hazard of his Life by Pistol or Stilletto.
and Robberies, Are not so Common every Day and Night, Here, as in many Cities of Spain and Italy: That a Man may walk safely, upon a lawful Occasion, At any time of the Night, from one end of the city to the other, without hazard of his Life by Pistol or Stiletto.
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and not meet a Drunkard reeling in the Streets, or hear the GOD of Heaven blasphemed, or a prophane Oath sworn in the Places of publick Concourse? not to hear Men curse and swear,
and not meet a Drunkard reeling in the Streets, or hear the GOD of Heaven blasphemed, or a profane Oath sworn in the Places of public Concourse? not to hear Men curse and swear,
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and pray to GOD to damn them? (which is, and should be the Business of their their Lives to escape and prevent.) On which account also common Conversation,
and pray to GOD to damn them? (which is, and should be the Business of their their Lives to escape and prevent.) On which account also Common Conversation,
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But when the Sword of War abroad is sheathed, that of Civil Justice should be drawn against Profaneness, because the Government has occasion only for the Service of Good Men in a time of Peace: And hath not so much other Business to divert them from executing the Laws.
But when the Sword of War abroad is sheathed, that of Civil justice should be drawn against Profaneness, Because the Government has occasion only for the Service of Good Men in a time of Peace: And hath not so much other Business to divert them from executing the Laws.
And alas, how little Security can we have of the Continuance of Peace, or of any of the Blessings of it, without Reformation? Is it Peace, Jehu? Is there, can there be a lasting well-grounded Peace, while Whoredoms and Adulteries, Perjuries and Blasphemies, profane Oaths and Curses,
And alas, how little Security can we have of the Continuance of Peace, or of any of the Blessings of it, without Reformation? Is it Peace, Jehu? Is there, can there be a lasting well-grounded Peace, while Whoredoms and Adulteries, Perjuries and Blasphemies, profane Oaths and Curses,
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Whereas if good Men be timorous and bashful, if they be afraid, or ashamed to take the Part of Religion, (tho' the Laws of GOD are seconded by those of the Nation;) the Profligate and Profane will be more hardened, more numerous and insolent.
Whereas if good Men be timorous and bashful, if they be afraid, or ashamed to take the Part of Religion, (though the Laws of GOD Are seconded by those of the nation;) the Profligate and Profane will be more hardened, more numerous and insolent.
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I AM not without hope, that this laudable and Christian Undertaking will promote a better Understanding between the Protestants of the National Church,
I AM not without hope, that this laudable and Christian Undertaking will promote a better Understanding between the Protestants of the National Church,
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as will take off many Prejudices, destroy Bitterness and Rancor, and cure that Evil speaking and Detraction, which hath been complained of on all sides;
as will take off many Prejudices, destroy Bitterness and Rancour, and cure that Evil speaking and Detraction, which hath been complained of on all sides;
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When so much was done at Marpurg, towards an Agreement between him and the Helvetians, he said on that Occasion, that he would not allow that Praise to the other Party, to be more desirous of Peace and Concord than he.
When so much was done At Marpurg, towards an Agreement between him and the Helvetians, he said on that Occasion, that he would not allow that Praise to the other Party, to be more desirous of Peace and Concord than he.
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and the Lord JESƲS CHRIST, I mean in the Doctrinal Articles of The Church of England; and thereupon we have sufficient ground, that our Hearts be knit together in Love, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Coll. 2.
and the Lord JESƲS CHRIST, I mean in the Doctrinal Articles of The Church of England; and thereupon we have sufficient ground, that our Hearts be knit together in Love, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Coll. 2.
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for the Variety of their Tempers and Educations, for different Growths, and Measures, and Attainments in Christianity, in order to mutual Forbearance of one another in Love.
for the Variety of their Tempers and Educations, for different Growths, and Measures, and Attainments in Christianity, in order to mutual Forbearance of one Another in Love.
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as to be angry with another Man, because he is not of my Opinion, when he hath every whit as much Reason, (that is, none at all,) to be angry with me for not being of his? The want of considering these things,
as to be angry with Another Man, Because he is not of my Opinion, when he hath every whit as much Reason, (that is, none At all,) to be angry with me for not being of his? The want of considering these things,
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and hindred the Progress of it, and been more prejudicial to its National Interest, than all the Opposition of Infidels and Hereticks, that have openly attacked the Reformed Doctrine.
and hindered the Progress of it, and been more prejudicial to its National Interest, than all the Opposition of Infidels and Heretics, that have openly attacked the Reformed Doctrine.
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Hath not Paganism and Mahometanism over-run a great part, which was once a Christian, but hath now lost the very Name? And is not a great part of Christendom over-run with Popish Tyranny and Superstition,
Hath not Paganism and Mahometanism overrun a great part, which was once a Christian, but hath now lost the very Name? And is not a great part of Christendom overrun with Popish Tyranny and Superstition,
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and thereby hath little left of Christianity, but the Name? Is there any part of God's Earth, where Christian Religion doth flourish, more than in England, Scotland and Ireland? And shall we not at last be so wise and happy,
and thereby hath little left of Christianity, but the Name? Is there any part of God's Earth, where Christian Religion does flourish, more than in England, Scotland and Ireland? And shall we not At last be so wise and happy,
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and Heirs of the same Promise of Eternal Life, by Jesus Christ? And besides this, united by a National Interest, at this Day, to hold together against the common Enemies of our Christian Faith on the one hand,
and Heirs of the same Promise of Eternal Life, by jesus christ? And beside this, united by a National Interest, At this Day, to hold together against the Common Enemies of our Christian Faith on the one hand,
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To Conclude, Let me beseech and intreat you, from all that has been said, to go on with Courage, under the Banner of Christ, and with the Prayers of all good Men:
To Conclude, Let me beseech and entreat you, from all that has been said, to go on with Courage, under the Banner of christ, and with the Prayers of all good Men:
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They who are negligent in this, and other Instances of Publick Service, which their Place and Station in this City call them to, they betray their Country, are unfaithful to their Trust,
They who Are negligent in this, and other Instances of Public Service, which their Place and Station in this city call them to, they betray their Country, Are unfaithful to their Trust,
And tho' you should fail of the desired Success of your Endeavours, (which you have no Reason to think, by the excellent Service that has been done already,) so as to lose your Labour and your Cost;
And though you should fail of the desired Success of your Endeavours, (which you have no Reason to think, by the excellent Service that has been done already,) so as to loose your Labour and your Cost;
